Environment Headlines

No going with the flow

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:05 EST

MOKELUMNE HILL - Normally in June, the Electra section of the Mokelumne River is one of the most popular kayaking runs in California.

Lawsuit floodgate is open

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:08 EST

Some argued the plan went too far. Others argued it didn't go far enough.

Lawsuits filed against state's Delta Plan

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:32 EST

FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Environmental and fishing groups have filed a lawsuit against a broad, long-range plan to manage the ailing Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.

Pact protects Sierra ranchland, upper Calaveras River

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 22:40 EST

RAIL ROAD FLAT - Stockton's future drinking water supply is a little more secure because Tim Lane was willing to give up some of his property rights.

Project records bleak conditions

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 22:30 EST

Orange-shirted teenagers with clipboards are walking some of Stockton's most troubled neighborhoods this week.

Butterfly count set for June 22

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 22:35 EST

STOCKTON - The annual San Joaquin County Summer Butterfly Count will be led by Kathy Schick from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 22, at the Oak Grove Nature Center, 4520 W. Eight Mile Road.

Smith Canal floodgate votes being counted

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 08:52 EST

Officials were counting votes late Thursday to determine whether residents in the Country Club neighborhood have agreed to help pay for a $36 million flood-control gate on Smith Canal.

Smith Canal residents approve flood-control gate

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 08:52 EST

STOCKTON -- Residents in the Country Club neighborhood have agreed to help pay for a $36 million flood-control gate near the mouth of Smith Canal, officials announced early today.

Rebates for that noisy gas guzzler are back

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 21:57 EST

A popular program resuming today allows San Joaquin Valley residents to exchange their old gas lawn mowers for new electric ones.

Panel to study future of Big Trees, 279 other state parks

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 21:55 EST

SAN ANDREAS - State Parks officials Monday said they recognize the system of 280 parks is in deep trouble and they are launching a commission that for the next year will study what to do about it.

Salmon experiment puts fish in river water

Fri, 31 May 2013 12:01 EST

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — State fish and wildlife officials are studying a new way of transporting hatchery salmon that are intended to repopulate the Sacramento River system.

State agency failed to collect millions in cleanup fees

Thu, 30 May 2013 13:02 EST

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A state agency in charge of environmental cleanup said it has set up a team to go after more than $185 million in costs from companies that were not billed or didn't pay for pollution left behind.

Delta tunnels cost reaches $24.5 billion

Wed, 29 May 2013 22:39 EST

A plan to build twin tunnels beneath the Delta has a new price tag: $24.5 billion.

Mosquito spraying scheduled tonight

Wed, 29 May 2013 22:34 EST

STOCKTON - Ground crews plan to spray insecticide to kill mosquitoes in parts of south San Joaquin County as early as tonight.